Partners For Livable Communities in cooperation with the MetLife Foundation have identified 11 core components city planners can focus on to create a place where people want to grow old. The third core component is Public Safety and Services. Suggestions include:
Neighborhoods have regular informal contact with police and fire.
Local law enforcement is trained in elder abuse, neglect identification and prevention.
Neighborhood watch programs are in place.
Specialized training to help care for frail elderly is available.
Plans exist for evacuation of older adults in the event of a natural disaster or home land security event.
Local government has knowledge of where older adults reside in order for services to be provided in case of severe weather or other situations that prevents seniors from leaving home.
Partnerships between public services and private providers can facilitate help when needed.
Home Care Path http://www.homecarepath.com/ is a leader in the senior care industry serving south central Wisconsin. Choose from our elder care services:
- in home staffing for seniors
-inpatient advocacy for safe successful hospital stays
-transitional counseling when a more structured service may be needed
-downsizing home contents when stuff matters
Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an in home interview. Valueing home and human life.
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